More than 24,000 cyclosporiasis infections reported as new cases appear to slow: CDC
Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 24,000 in 47 states, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported over 24,000 cases of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. This outbreak has now extended to at least 15 states, with 6,358 illnesses and 278 hospitalizations recorded. Although there is a six-week delay between symptom onset and reporting to the CDC, new cases are slowing to about 2,000 per week.
The ages of those affected range from 1 to 98 years old. Two deaths have been reported in Michigan, both individuals with underlying health conditions. Initially, the contamination was linked to Taco Bell's shredded lettuce in nine states, but it has since been found in food services, retail stores, and restaurants across the country.
The lettuce originates from central Mexico and was distributed by Taylor Farms, which voluntarily recalled all iceberg lettuce sourced from the region last month.
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